is still alive, which he is. For breakfast the next day, Alec produces the colourful tablecloth to cover the drab table. Alec asks if Tomás wants to go back to the orphanage. Tomás proclaims "No!", and says he wants to remain with Alec. Alec finally signs the papers, and Tomás calls him "Dad". Cast Connie Nielsen - Maire O'Donnell Aidan Quinn - Alec O'Donnell John Bell - Tomás Jack Gleeson - Seamus Tara Alice Scully - Nancy Niamh Shaw - Katie Laura Doherty - Nurse Ian McElhinney - Father Doyle Shaun McCreanor - Extra from School Megan McCreanor- Extra from school Shaun McLaughlin (Scon)- Extra from school Production The film was primarily shot in County Donegal, Ireland. Some of the orphanage scenes were shot in an abandoned hospital 'touched-up' by the design crew. Over 500 locals/extras were seen for casting, over three days, including many children. 'Smudge' was an animatronic, and its scenes were shot first, due to concerns about bad weather on the beach, which never occurred. In fact, for the 'rain scene' (jumping in puddles), they had to produce it, as it failed to rain during production. Music by The Henry Girls was featured in the film. Nielsen and Quinn had previously co-starred together in Return to Sender (2004). Accolades References External links Official production website A Shine of Rainbows at Metacritic English-language Irish films English-language Canadian films 2009 films Irish drama films Canadian drama films Films directed by Vic Sarin Films about adoption 2000s English-language films 2000s Canadian films